1 on 1 with Nouman Ali Khan

It was my absolute pleasure in hosting my first live interview with our beloved Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan, where we talked about his journey from early age atheism to becoming one of the most prominent students of the Quran in today's era.

It was an interesting and beneficial discussion in which we bounced off each other’s life stories where there were relatabilities between us.

0:00 Dua for our brothers and sisters in Palestine
1:52 Intro
4:01 Nouman Ali Khan's upbringing
7:07 Finding your pack and connecting with like-minded individuals
10:27 Becoming an atheist
15:58 Leaving bad company and meeting good ones
22:23 Rediscovering the importance of the Quran
26:49 Memorising the Quran and studying Arabic while balancing college and work
31:07 Joining different groups to benefit from everyone
36:30 Feeling a loss of spirituality and a sense of coldness
41:50 Approaching the Quran with a clean slate
46:45 Personal experiences of finding solace in reciting the Quran during a time of deep grief and loss
52:10 Continue to learn and explore your deen

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[hsoni]

I can’t believe this is real. SubhanAllah, these 2 have benefited my life so much.

[DilshodbekShukhratjonov]

Brother Nouman is one of the first who took me near to Islam by the Will of Allah. I love this brother. May Allah show him mercy on the day of Judgement

[airkatmama]

Ustd Nouman will forever have my admiration I cannnot explain how listening to him explain the Quran in depth makes me feel ALLAHS love for his creation, I reverted 13 years ago and knew Islam was the truth and the more I learn the more I say allhumdulillah that Allah chose me to be Muslim ❤

[gothgalactic]

I remember meeting Sh. Nouman Ali Khan as a non-Muslim (on the verge of taking my shahada) at Reviving the Islamic Spirit in Toronto, Canada in 2013. All I did was say hi to him and tell him that watching his videos about Islam and the Quran were what helped me make my decision to accept Islam. I remember asking him for a photo and he politely declined stating that he respectfully doesn't take pictures with women. I completely respected that and I'm happy to even have met him for a brief moment. I took my shahada a couple months later in 2014 Alhamdulillah but that exact day I had tears in my eyes and my heart knew I wanted to accept Islam already. I was very close to telling him I wanted to take my shahada but I got scared and it took a couple more months to finally have the courage. May Allah swt bless him. Ameen.

[riazuddin]

Two brothers from two parts of the world got together for the sake of Islam Mashaallah! May Allah make this ummah irresistible.

[cgmyzmn]

1.Quran is talking to you.
2.Make dua for guidance before read Quran
3.Attach to Quran and sunnah, not Groups
4.Learning Quran is a lifelong journey
5.Come to the Quran with a clean heart.

[absanah]

The first teacher who wrote by hand an Arabic booklet!!! What a man. May his work be accepted by Allah in magnitudes ameen

[nilepearl]

"If I lose Quran, I lose Allah" ... So true !

[umzakyumi]

There were times when I would recite surah Al Fatiha in salah and would cry because I realize the enormity of the gift that Allah has given me, for having chosen me to be one of those whom He guided to Islam. Alhamdullilahi rabbil alameen!

[winglesswanderer]

As a born Muslim, we take our religion for granted, Wallah!!. May Allah guide us all ❤ This 1 On 1 really brought tears to my eyes

[randkishawi]

When he said I felt cheated that I didn’t learn about God growing up. My upbringing in the Islamic world robed me of the Quran. I completely identify. I found my way later on after I was searching and God blessed me Alhamdollilah

[Ghurabahhh]

The way Sh. Belal Assad speaks is so calming.How humbly he said to NAK the reason of interrupting! 24:15 Allahumma Baarik.

[imradovice]

I’m shocked!!! THESE TWO ARE MA FAVORITES!! What a combo!! Thank you so much, may Allah reward you for all the good you are doing
My love for Islamic content started with Nouman Ali Khan and I’ve been watching Belal since he created his channel on YouTube, I love his content and his soft manner of delivering things

[gibmiralles]

I wasn't excited about buying my first car today as I was excited to see this video posted. SubhanAllah, may Allah help out brothers and sisters in Palestine.

[tntsk]

I reverted to Islam back in 2006. I still stuggle with Arabic, but this video gave me inspiration.

[maryamcheema]

One of many things I am taking after watching this podcast, I have to read Quran with my heart! JazakAllah khairan ✅

[abdulahimohamed]

The reason why I am more interest in learning Quran because of
NOUMAN ALI KHAN 🙏

[mza]

Im holding out tears seeing this 2 amazing ustadz. Its so surreal to see them together and inspired me to learn Al Quran more.

[imzan]

Man. The moment I saw these two, I clicked, and I watched all the way. This is probably the best conversation. Please keep it coming.

[hinafaisalchaudhry]

This is a " never knew I needed it till I got it moment" for me
Both of you together in a heartfelt conversation about something you're this passionate about ..what a coolness to the eyes
Ps the way Mr.Belal lovingly said "no" when Ustad Nouman said "yeah I talk a lot" MaShaAllah
Allahumma Barik ...this whole podcast was totally worth every second...and to Mr.Belal, we must admit, it sure doesn't seem like your first podcast...you're such a good listener MaShaAllah...n the way you kept in mind us who are non-native to arabic...verses from the Qur'analong with their translations helped a surely is a plus point to this podcast embedded with comfort and truthfulness (loved the thoughtful act of making dua n getting everyone to say Ameen at the beginning)
May ALLAH SWT bless us all with the best of Hiw niyamah in this world, in our grave and in the hereafter Ameen Ya Zal Jalali Wal Ikraam
SubhanAllah Alhumdulillah Allah-Hu-Akbar ❤